All CSR & Sustainability articles
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News briefsVaude honored as finalist for German CSR Award
The fair wage initiative “Vaude Share” earns recognition from the German government as a finalist in the 2025 CSR Award for responsible business.
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ArticleSidi closes excellent 2024 with 33% revenue growth surge
The Italian company specializing in the production and sale of cycling and motorcycling footwear reports 33% revenue growth in 2024, driven by innovation, product upgrades and global expansion in both segments.
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News briefsPolartec, Marmot among winners in ‘Repreve Champions of Sustainability’ awards
Unifi’s Repreve Awards highlight outdoor and sports brands like Marmot, Polartec and Nike for major strides in sustainability and recycling.
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News briefsMaier Sports launches recyclable hiking pants
The German company redefines hiking pants with the recyclable Nil Loop and Lulaka Loop models, which are “circular by design.”
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News briefsBetter Cotton launches Brazil dialog to promote sustainability
The cotton sustainability initiative brings together Brazil’s cotton and textile sectors for a unique initiative to address climate, traceability and shared sustainability goals.
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News briefsGlobetrotter contributes €300,000 to German environmental projects
The outdoor retailer supports forest, wetland and education projects with €300,000 in funding as part of its growing commitment to climate and biodiversity action.
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ArticleDecathlon Germany with record revenue, plans expansion
The retailer sees €1.17 billion in 2024 GMV, driven by omnichannel strategy, cycling growth and sustainability focus.
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News briefsKuiu integrates Ionic+ Botanical into apparel
The US hunting gear brand introduces Noble Biomaterials’ plant-based antimicrobial solution to hunting apparel, starting with the new Velocity technical tee.
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News briefsSimms launches resale program to promote a circular economy
The US fishing gear brand launches Recast, a peer-to-peer resale platform that keeps quality fishing gear in use and supports sustainability through circular design.
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News briefsOR Industry Day to tackle tech, trade and trends
OR’s new ”Industry Day” conference will discuss how AI, trade shifts and influencer marketing are reshaping the outdoor industry.
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ArticleDecathlon France navigates challenging 2024 with flat revenues, eyes growth in 2025
Despite a flat sales performance in 2024, the French retail chain and sporting goods manufacturer sees momentum building for 2025 with growth plans centered on circularity and innovation.
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ArticleDecathlon Group generates a turnover of €16.2bn in 2024
Decathlon boosted its 2024 revenue by over 5 percent while cutting emissions, expanding globally and investing in sustainability and circular business models.
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ArticleBerghaus and Ponda collaborate on innovation in regenerative outerwear
The collaboration has resulted in a regenerative outerwear concept using BioPuff, and large-scale integration of biomaterials is currently being researched.
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ArticleEU urged to address textile waste crisis as consumption rises
As Europeans buy more clothes and shoes than ever, the EEA’s latest report, which takes 2022 as its baseline, highlights rising environmental costs and calls for a circular economy in fashion.
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OpinionEOCA – What you thought you knew has changed: good to better
As Earth Day nears, EOCA quietly shifts into a more powerful role – reshaping how the outdoor industry addresses nature, risk and long-term sustainability.
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ArticleFirst Outdoor Impact Summit to deliver practical sustainability solutions
EOG’s new event this May will unite industry leaders in Munich to focus on actionable strategies for sustainability and impact.
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ArticleAquafil launches first plant to separate elastane from nylon
The pilot plant allows the effective separation of elastic fibers from nylon in blended fabrics, which is what the company calls a world’s first.
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News briefsBritish Cycling launches ambitious strategy for equity and impact
A new four-year strategy tackles inequality, aiming to increase cycling access, improve public health and transform local communities.
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News briefsKlättermusen opens first German store in Munich
The Swedish mountaineering brand chooses Munich for its first German door, offering a curated space for outdoor gear and community events.
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News briefsYKK wins award for dementia-friendly zipper design
The Japanese company receives the Orange Innovation Award 2024 from Japan’s Ministry of Economy for its easy-to-use zipper design.
